Malkin says this donation will help many local children have
a normal Christmas.
Tabernacle Church, Pastor
Calvin Sweeney, received the other $40,000 that is earmarked
for complete Thanksgiving meals that will be given to every
family with a student at Pickett Academy, Robinson
Elementary and Robinson Achievement schools.
“We want to express our
gratitude and appreciation,” said Sweeney accepting the
check. “When there is warmth in their stomachs, there is a
smile on their faces,” he said of what will surely be the
reaction students will have when they are munching on the
Thanksgiving feasts provided by the donation.
“Our families are probably the most affected by the pandemic
and a shortage of food. This is just very important and II
know as an administrator that our families will be
serviced,” said Principal M James Jones, EdD, of Robinson
Elementary and Robinson Achievement.
Families planning to pick up the Thanksgiving goods can drop
by Pickett Academy from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday
and Friday and Robinson from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hughes said: “This year has
been a year like none that I can remember. Thankfully, we
can help. Perhaps these actions will motivate a young person
or their parent to explore a career in our industry, or it
might just make the holiday season a little easier and
happier for them.”
Fleetwood added: “We work in this community and it’s our
responsibility to give back to this community. Our prayer is
that these families will be able to take a moment and not
worry about the tangibles but are able to enjoy one another
during the holiday. Hopefully, one day soon, they too will
be positioned to give back to their community.
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